32-1-105: Commercial bank defined.

The term "commercial bank" means any bank authorized by law to:

(1) receive deposits of money;

(2) deal in commercial paper or make loans on commercial paper;

(3) lend money on real or personal property;

(4) engage in business activities directly or indirectly through affiliates or subsidiaries;

(5) discount bills, notes, or other commercial papers; and

(6) buy and sell securities, gold and silver bullion, foreign coins, or bills of exchange.